1. The UK’s European university University Plan 2015-2020 David Nightingale

2. Success story (1) Very good overall REF performance UK League Table performance – top 20 Guardian; 20th THE ‘Table of tables’. National (regional) esteem through regional partnerships Eastern ARC, CHASE, DTCs - ESRC & NERC, Materials & Health Sciences Student number expansion achieved against competitive bidding; others now embarking on expansion Demand, post £9k fees, successfully negotiated 54% increase (200 students) in AAA+ equivalent students since 2011/12 and 14% decline in BBB & below & ‘outside HEFCE equivalences’ University Plan 2015-2020

3. Success story (2) UK/EU applications for 2015 up 9% on 2014 (sector +1.5%) Little sign of 2015 PG effect to date (could come later) FT PGT registrations increased by 170% (1020) since 2006/7 & FT PGR by 133% (550) since 2006/7 Student experience/NSS—26 th rank for average satisfaction across 23 questions Sector-leading in WP and School activities 6 th largest PSS allocation University campus at Medway c 2750 students without major differential on tariff, good degree, dropout or REF performance ‘UK’s European university’—building a credible brand Expansion of our European Centres University Plan 2015-2020

4. Success Story (3) Employment 94.1% of graduates in work and/or further study within 6 months after graduation. Ranked 19 th out of 109 non- specialist institutions in 2014 (up 20 places from 39 th in 2013) Employability Points Scheme—HEFCE best practice Strong financial position—well managed HEI Approved capital programme spend of £238m over the next 5 years Top 5 position in 3 of 4 categories for best workplace in the THE University Plan 2015-2020

5. Architecture of Plan Less is more Bold and ambitious (despite unfavourable environment) University Plan is plan for a university, so focus on creation and dissemination of knowledge (and projection of our success in both) Identification of areas where we need to do better to achieve ambitions Measurable targets so that we know whether we’ve moving towards our ambitions (and no orphan objectives!) University Plan 2015-2020

6. The Plan’s overarching objective The University of Kent, the UK’s European university, will secure its position as a top 20 UK university and be a globally recognised research institution by 2020. We will achieve this through: The delivery of research of the highest quality, meeting international standards of excellence across the full range of our subjects The provision of an excellent education to our students, delivered by world-class researchers Strengthening our reputation for excellence, regionally, nationally and internationally, through effective engagement and communication with our communities and the wider world University Plan 2015-2020

7. Strategic Objective Research The delivery of research of the highest quality, meeting international standards of excellence across the full range of our subjects: Building on our research activities to ensure delivery of high quality and impactful outputs and enhancing our knowledge exchange activities Ensuring research and innovation are integral to academic excellence, nurturing those who have the potential to become world leaders in their fields Developing our reputation and increasing our visibility as an outstanding research institution University Plan 2015-2020

8. Strategic Objective Research ……...Developing our reputation and increasing our visibility as an outstanding research institution: –We will maximise the visibility and impact of research through, for example, effective use of digital technologies and publishing our output in high-calibre outlets –We will extend our networks of international collaborations and increase the volume and level of productive engagement with high-calibre individuals University Plan 2015-2020

9. Strategic Objective Research Increase the proportion of publications co- authored with international academics by 10% Increase the number of visiting academics from overseas by 25% Increase the number of papers co- authored outside of academia by 25% All schools to include external professionals, appropriate to their subject area, on their research and innovation boards …… University Plan 2015-2020

10. Strategic Objective Education The provision of an excellent education to our students, delivered by world-class researchers: The provision of a curriculum that is internationally attuned and attractive to high quality students who are rewarding to teach The delivery of a student experience that is the best in the sector Equipping graduates for personal and professional success University Plan 2015-2020

11. Strategic Objective Engagement Strengthening our reputation for excellence, regionally, nationally and internationally…. : Developing and conveying a strong narrative about the University to inform our engagement and communications activities Contributing to the broader educational, employment, social and cultural objectives of our communities and our region Promoting the University as a centre of excellence to national, international and influential audiences University Plan 2015-2020

12. Next steps Translation of university objectives into supporting strategies (research, learning and teaching, information services, communications strategies etc. and into strategies of Faculties and Schools) Template for managing this translation, for establishing baselines and for monitoring performance against targets (a.k.a an implementation plan) University Plan 2015-2020

13. University Plan Baseline KPIs 2014/15, Research University Plan 2015-2020 R1.1 Raise REF GPA by increasing the proportion of 4* outputs (or equivalent) to 25% R1.2Increase the number of highly cited (top 1% field weighted) articles by 25% R1.3Increase the proportion of research staff by 20% R1.4Increase research grant and contract income by 100% R1.5Increase the proportion of staff with externally funded research projects to 50% R2Higher university rankings reported by independent organisations R2.2 Increase the proportion of publications co-authored with international academics by 10% R2.3Increase the number of visiting academics from overseas by 25% R3 Strengthen the University’s research and innovation culture and environment R3.2Increase the number of papers co-authored outside of academia by 25% R3.4Increase the level of innovation income by 50% R3.5 Increase the numbers PhD by published work and/or professional doctorates by 25% R3.6 Increase the volume of externally sourced funding for postgraduate research scholarships by 25% R3.8Increase the number of postdoctoral researchers and research fellows by 25%

14. University Plan Baseline KPIs 2014/15, Education E1Provide a relevant, attractive and viable portfolio of programmes E1.3 Simplify Kent’s offer by reducing the number of programmes while retaining flexibility and breath of curriculum within programmes E1.6Ensure every degree programme, UG and PG, includes an internationalised element o Increase European Doctoral collaborations by 100% o Increase study abroad opportunities by 25% E2Manage the size and shape of our student body E2.1Increase the number of undergraduate students at the Medway campus by 1000 fte E2.2Increase the number of PGT students to be 15% of our population E2.3Increase the number of PGR students to be 7.5% of our population E2.4Increase the number of students at our European Centres by 50% E2.5Increase the number of students from the EU to be 15% of our population E2.6Increase the number of overseas student to be 25% of our population E3Provide a student experience that is the best in the sector E3.1 In the NSS, achieve top 20 scores across Q1-23 at institutional and subject level (% question scores in top quartile?) E3.2Achieve top 20 scores in the PTES and PRES (% question scores in top quartile) E3.4Ensure and recognise excellence and innovation in teaching; 80% of staff to hold a teaching qualification E4Improve the success of student and graduate performance E4.1Raise average entry qualification tariff to top quintile of UK universities E4.3Increase sandwich year opportunities by 50% University Plan 2015-2020

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